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CATALOG OF BREEDS | SIGHT HOUNDS

Afghan Hound

HEIGHT WEIGHT LIFE SPAN Any color
25–29in 50–64lb 12–14 years
(63–74cm) (23–29kg)

The supermodel of dogs, this breed makes a glamorous,
WORLD’S FIRST
CLONED DOG aloof, and high-maintenance but affectionate pet

In 2005 Seoul National University in South Korea The origin of the Afghan Hound is The Afghan Hound was not known outside
amazed the world by revealing Snuppy, the first unknown, but its ancestors are thought Afghanistan until the late 19th century when
cloned dog. Snuppy was created using DNA
to have been brought along trade routes to British soldiers first brought it to England. In
from an adult Afghan Hound’s ear cells, inserted
into eggs from female dogs. A total of 123 Afghanistan. There, people used it to hunt the 1930s Marx Brother Zeppo introduced
surrogate mothers were used, and three pups hare, deer, and wild goat, as well as wolves this breed to the US, and it has been popular
were born, of which Snuppy was the sole and snow leopards. The dogs were suited to since with celebrities.
survivor—genetically identical to such work since they had agility and stamina, Today, the Afghan Hound is a spectacular
his father. In 2008 Snuppy and were adept at running fast over rough show dog and a loving, if occasionally
became a father himself, with
terrain, turning quickly, and leaping up wayward, family pet. It also excels at lure
ten puppies being born to
two cloned mothers. mountain slopes. The long, silky coat gave coursing (chasing a mechanical lure) and
protection from cold, while the large feet obedience events. The dog needs plenty of

SNUPPY (RIGHT) could grip well and were resistant to injury. exercise, including chances to run freely.
SITS NEXT TO Various types existed in Afghanistan; dogs The Afghan Hound’s long show coat needs
THE DOG FROM
WHICH HE WAS from desert areas were lighter in build, with a great deal of regular grooming.
CLONED
a finer coat, while those from the mountains
were more heavy-coated.

Long muzzle
and skull
Dark eyes, almost
triangular-looking,
slanting slightly upward

Pendant ears covered
with long, silky hair
Tail is relatively bare, Gold Red Darker hair
carried in a ring and on ear tips
raised when moving

Long, silky coat
has fine texture
except along short,
close saddle

Feet strong and
covered with
thick, long hair

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